Data Assistant - FFA Project Job in Kenya

Job Title Data Assistant - FFA Project

Job Description

Fluency in written and oral English, Kiswahili

Knowledgeable in Community Based Targetting and Community Based Resilience Analysis.

Proficiency in use of relevant Computer Packages (MS Word, Excel, Database, Publisher and SPSS)

Strong communication, report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills

Willing and ability to work and live in rural setups with minimal supervision

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Information Technology/Computer science and or statistics

Required Experience

3 years working experience in implementing and monitoring  donor funded projec

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DATA ASSISTANT

 

Design, develop and implement the database at field level for storing, sharing and analyzing data in all areas of the projects’ undertakings.

 

Work with the Project Officers and Field Officers to check and verify data relating to all project activities, and develop suitable monitoring and reporting tools.

 

Coordinating and supervising methodologies of data collection and verification through the use of computer applications like word processing, spread sheet analysis, access programs among other utilities.

 

Ensure information on food distribution, Non-Food Items distribution and work norms achieved is keyed in for reporting purposes.

 

Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of all the project activities according to established procedures.

 

Process and distribute a variety of reports including minutes, monthly and annual reports to their respective respondents as required.

 

Handle data processing operation relating to specific or multiple projects and general maintenance of the database which entails compiling, sorting and verifying accuracy of data entered by comparing with source documents and making the necessary adjustments.

 

Provision of IT support which entails advising on the operations and maintenance of computer hardware and software.

 

Develops and maintains relevant databases and filing systems for optimal management of project information and contacts.

 

Contribute to the project monitoring of performance indicators and regular reporting systems by preparing data analysis, summary sheets and reports in accordance to project needs.

 

Work in conjunction with the Logistics officer and Office Assistant to provide administrative support to the Project Staff.

 

Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

 Job Location

Lodwar, North-Eastern (Kaskazini Mashariki), Kenya

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Capacity Building Accountant jobs opportunity in Kenya at ChildFund

Job Title Capacity Building Accountant
Recruiter ChildFund
Country Kenya

Job Description
Build Financial Management Capacity of Community Organizations and Partners to facilitate disbursement and accounting for Grant and Sponsorship funds by the Community Organizations and other Partners.
Promote the highest standards of integrity and accountability in line with ChildFund values.
Required Skills

Training facilitation skills, innovative with ability to analyze issues and provide practical solutions.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to promote the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
Strong skills in assessment of proposals, monitoring partner’s records and accounting for funds.
High Integrity and team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Required Experience
Bachelors Degree CPA (K) with 3 years post qualification experience.

Laundry Supervisor - Java House Jobs in Kenya

Job Title Laundry Supervisor
Recruiter Java House
Location  Kenya

At Nairobi Java House we are always looking for the best people to join our team. We are a fun, passionate and energetic company and may just be the perfect fit for you!

As part of Nairobi Java House you can be part of a pioneering brand with extraordinary potential for growth.

Human Resources Assistant - American Embassy in South Africa

Job Title Human Resources Assistant
Recruiter: American Embassy
Location: Western Region
Category: Human Resources

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town is seeking an individual for the position of Human Resources Assistant in the Management Office.
Minimum Requirements

Qualifications Required:

NOTE:  ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM.

Items 1- 5 are ALL REQUIRED

1.      Education:  Completion of secondary school (matric) is required.  In addition, a minimum of two years coursework in Human Resource Management,

     Business Management or a related field is required.
2.      Experience:  A minimum of three years of progressively responsible work experience in Human Resources, or general administrative work with a
     personnel component is required.OrIn the absence of minimum of two years coursework in Human Resources Management, Business Management,
     five years of responsible work experience in Human Resources or general administrative work with a personnel component is required.
3.      Language:  -          English level IV – fluent in writing, reading and speaking is required.  (This will be tested).
4.      Knowledge:  -          Good working knowledge of recruitment policies and procedures is required.-          Some knowledge of provisions of the Local
      Compensation Plan and local labor law is required.-          Good working knowledge recruitment policies and procedures are required.
5.      Skills and Abilities:
-          Strong interpersonal and good customer service skills are required.
-          Ability to be tactful and effective in dealing with employees, supervisors and the general public is required.
-          Ability to explain rules and regulations in a clear and concise fashion to all levels of employees in the organization is required.
-          Ability to communicate effectively, draft a variety of correspondence in English which requires minimum editing is required.
-          Must be proficient in the use of standard software, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook) and internet are required.  (This will be
      tested).
Job Specification


Basic Function of Position:

The incumbent is the sole HR Assistant serving as the principal point of contact for Locally Employed (LE) Staff, American direct-hire employees, family member/member of household employees and contractors employed at the Consulate.  The position reports directly to the Management Officer, and coordinates with HR Pretoria on a daily basis.  The position is the first point of contact for new arrivals/departures to check-in and out, provide orientation and benefits information as needed.  The position serves the entire LE Staff HR portfolio including recruitment, medical and security clearances, personnel data up-dates, payroll processing and troubleshooting, leave policy and problem solving, performance management, and awards/recognition.

For more details on the Application and Selection process, please go to: Please note that this link will take you to the p-net site.http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html

Tradesmen helper/Escort - American Embassy SouthAfrica

Job Title Tradesmen helper/Escort

Recruiter: American Embassy
AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Johannesburg
Category: Civil / Building Offer:
Introduction

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION, AND SUBMIT COPIES WITH APPLICATION.

The U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg is seeking an individual for the position of Tradesmen helper/Escort in the Facilities Maintenance Office (FAC).
Minimum Requirements

Qualifications Required:

NOTE:  ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM.

Items 1- 5 are ALL REQUIRED

1.      Education:  Completion of grade 10 (standard 8) is required.  
2.      Experience:  Minimum of six month’s work experience in facilities or warehouse operations is required.
3.      Language:  -          English level III – good working knowledge in writing, reading and speaking is required.
-          Level II - limited knowledge in another local South African language is required.
4.      Knowledge:  -
          Must have knowledge of one or more trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, etc., is required.
-          Must have working knowledge of tools and equipment necessary to perform the job.
5.      Skills and Abilities:  -          Ability to schedule work is required.
-          Ability to lift heavy objects, and stand for long periods of time is required.
-          Ability to multi-task is required.-          Good interpersonal skills are required.
-          Must possess valid South African driver’s license.
Job Specification


Basic Function of Position:

The incumbent is primarily responsible for assisting skilled tradesmen in the performance of their duties, while learning skills in the various trades.  The incumbent performs escort duties for government owned and leased properties.  Also, maintains facility workshops on the consulate compound in clean working order.

For more details on the Application and Selection process, please go to: Please note that this link will take you to the p-net site.http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html

Register and Apply via:  http://americanembassy.pnet.co.za

Procurement Manager - Commodities Africa - UNILEVER

Procurement Manager - Commodities Africa(Job Number: 13000HCL)

Primary Location : South Africa-KwaZulu-Natal-Durban-Unilever La Lucia Ridge Office
Shift : Day Job
Job : Supply Chain
Description

Cluster strategic sourcing of Commodities (Tropical Oils, Liquids Oils, Sugar, Starches, Dairy and Cocoa) in the Africa cluster, to meet Unilever’s sustainable, profitable growth strategy to 2020. This will entail working closely with the global networks and key supplier relationships.
The main objectives of the role will be to transform the way we do business in this cluster to support the ambitious Grow Africa agenda, applying a rigorous strategic sourcing approach leveraging Partner to Win relationships.

Process/Packing Engineer - UNILEVER

JOB TITLE: Process/Packing Engineer
JOB LOCATION: Durban/Johannesburg
DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain
Description

No matter who you are, or where in the world you are, the chances are that our products are a familiar part of your daily routine.

Every day, around the world, people reach for Unilever products. Our brands are trusted everywhere and, by listening to the people who buy them, we've grown into one of the world's most successful consumer goods companies. In fact, 150 million times a day, someone somewhere chooses a Unilever product.

Look in your fridge, or on the bathroom shelf, and you’re bound to see one of our well-known brands. We create, market and distribute the products that people choose to feed their families and keep themselves and their homes clean and fresh.


This position is opened to South African citizens only.

Minimum Criteria

BSc degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering with a
minimum 2-3 years in a processing/projects/operational or engineering background in a manufacturing environment.



Essential requirements:
Strong networking and communication (written and verbal) skills
Ability to work effectively with a number of cultures and without supervision

Preferred requirements:
Experience in a range of categories and in packing and processing.
Experience in management of innovation/engineering projects.


Main Job Purpose:
The Category Technology Process or Packing engineer supports the role of the Technology manager to ensure new Innovations and Capacity expansions are delivered through detailed evaluations and the subsequent deployment of appropriate Technology across the Category. Typical focus areas include:
Product Innovation and harmonisation support
Technology Custodian and Regional dynamo for Best Practice and Core Design in Make (Process engineer specific) or Pack (Packing engineer specific)
Development of medium/long term Manufacturing Technology Strategies
CAPEX management – planning and implementation prioritisation.


Key Accountabilities:
Lead change management role on projects ensuring all technical inputs are available to project team and Supply chain is geared up for deployment of new innovations VIP, product transfers, roll outs, recipe changes, growth and line extensions with an agreed time plan.
Single point of contact for innovation teams and sourcing units as technology expert (process or packing). Provide technical leadership into NPI negotiations, agreements and initiatives
Ensures project briefs are delivered to factory and UEnS teams for change.
Deliver proposals to drive Unilever’s technical development (including roll out of internal and external best practices and Unilever core design.)
Technical member of global and regional technical networks or virtual sites.
Support planning partners in the allocation decisions for innovation capability and manufacturing capacity.
Supports CAPEX management – supporting short, medium and long term investment for growth, innovation and convergence. Leads CAPEX planning process for cluster.
Manage engineering standards and processes to ensure compliance to core and regional requirements.
Ensure effective link with R&D and factories for innovation, capacity and VIP delivery.
Support quality improvement projects led by Product Group Quality.

ONLINE ASSESSMENT:
Please note: as part of the job application, you will be asked to complete an online assessment. Completion of the assessment is mandatory in order to be considered. Please allow yourself plenty of time to complete both the application and assessment. If the assessment is filled out partially or not at all, it will adversely affect the progress of your application. Please be aware that you will have to complete the assessment at once as you will be unable to return to it later.
For further information about this position please call 0800 980 612
 CLOSING DATE:
18th October 2013

Key Distributor Executive - unilever

 JOB TITLE:  Key Distributor Executive

JOB LOCATION:  KZN, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng
                               
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent

DEPARTMENT: Customer Development
Description
 Every day, around the world, people reach for Unilever products. Our brands are trusted everywhere and, by listening to the people who buy them, we've grown into one of the world's most successful consumer goods companies. In fact, 150 million times a day, someone somewhere chooses a Unilever product.

Look in your fridge, or on the bathroom shelf, and you’re bound to see one of our well-known brands. We create, market and distribute the products that people choose to feed their families and keep themselves and their homes clean and fresh.


MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

Key Distributor Executive (KDE) is responsible for supporting the KD Strategy Manager in
managing General Trade sales and distributors performance delivery within responsible
territory by creating and implementing localized sales plan and also leading distributors in
 allocated territory in terms of overall operations, processes, people capability to ensure
that all company’s targets (including sales target/distribution target/coverage
target/merchandising target) are completely achieved in the area in order to sustainably
grow the business, profitability as well as Unilever’s market share in line with business
objectives set.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Customer Strategy and Business Plan
Break down annual sales target into monthly, weekly and daily target; Create a localised sales plan to achieve the target; Regularly monitor sales performance to ensure target achievement as planned
Analyze the sales trend based on the volume, value, sub-category, brand and SKU to be able to take territory actions
Support the KD Strategy Manager to effectively translate Point of Purchase objectives into store level implementation plans specifically for channels and customers. Sell the POP vision to customers and channels and ensure the execution
Think big and think tight through brainstorming and prioritizing key activities that effectively deliver business objectives.
Support the KD Strategy Manager to sell and communicate the plan using Structured Commercial Selling Techniques in order to effectively execute and align plan from business partner in customers via distributors
Support the KD Strategy Manager to create a distributor Joint Business Plan to create full alignment of infrastructure and capabilities with the strategic objectives to ensure operational excellence.
Create a detailed implementation plan for Channel Business plan including resources, infrastructure requirements, 3rd Party capability, trade communication and financial profitability aspects to achieve “Win-with-customer” concept
Support the KD Strategy Manager in the implementation of Distributor Joint Business Planning (JBP) - getting alignment between distributor and Unilever agreement on the elements, KPI and financial incentives
Evaluate and provide feedback about the effectiveness of the plan or proposal proposed by DSS or OM
Support the KD Strategy Manager to develop and implement a trade terms strategy in line with the company customer strategy
Support the KD Strategy Manager to plan and implement necessary business tactics, conduct negotiations and close both financial and long term strategic deals at all levels in the customer organisation
Support the KD Strategy Manager to increase store coverage in the responsible territory by implementing actions according to agreed coverage plan and strategies.
Ensure in-store operational excellence including qualitative in-store presence of our brands, in-store visibility and assortments

Sales Capabilities Building
Support the KD Strategy Manager to ensure execution team has the right capabilities, skills, resources and information to deliver Unilever's objectives
Track and analyze the sales implementation to ensure compliance to set guidelines, and to take prompt action to correct problems
Human Resource Management - Selection of distributor sales team, direction and motivational input and implementation of a reward and recognition system
Training & Capability Development - Identifying skill, competency gaps and performance gaps. Coaching to improve performance

Distributor management and development
Conduct the distributor audit by gaining understanding of the distributor through the distributor profile and fact book; conducting performance review by territory, category and channel; conducting an operations review by function within the distributor organization; and analyzing market trends and competitor activities that may affect the distributor
Support the KD Strategy Manager to design a distributor sales and support infrastructure that clearly define roles, responsibilities, recruitment, remuneration, training, performance evaluation, and discipline & discharge policies
Support the KD Strategy Manager to establish the rewards and recognition system with clear KPIs that motivates distributors and salesmen
Know the Distributors in depth (Distributors Insight) - their business aspirations and goals, their business thumb print key business drivers and barriers
Management of distributor contracts - design (with legal) and communicate and implement the same. Ensure enforcement of the contract through periodic review with the CD organisation and the distributors
Distributor profitability - understand the cost structure, computation of ROI, and use the elements of the ROI to achieve the business objective
Distributor Management - target setting and review, management of stock, market credit and working capital, coverage planning and execution, delivery efficiency, invoicing accuracy
Distributor Management - Logistic and Warehousing, by understanding distributor warehousing and delivery system, acknowledge the order processing and customer service system and fix the stock norms

Others
Support the KD STRATEGY MANAGER to build and maintain productive customer relationships by maintaining regular (formal and informal) customer contact, organising customer meets, developing and implementing customer recognition programs
Systems and Control/Exploiting IT Operational - Implementation of IT package, HHT, SAP management, setting systems for accurate SS information, customer database management and fixing stock norms.
Develop strong relationship with key customers and strategic retailers to be dominant at the market
Know Key retail customers in depth - their business aspirations and goals, their business thumb print key business drivers and barriers
Always update competitors’ movement and new products to KD STRATEGY MANAGER

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Matric
Bcom degree (Preferred)
Diploma
3 – 5 years FMCG experience
Experience with route to market
Experience within distribution

ONLINE ASSESSMENT:
Please note: as part of the job application, you will be asked to complete an online assessment. Completion of the assessment is mandatory in order to be considered. Please allow yourself plenty of time to complete both the application and assessment.  If the assessment is filled out partially or not at all, it will adversely affect the progress of your application. Please be aware that you will have to complete the assessment at once as you will be unable to return to it later.

National Accounts Assistant - South Africa

National Accounts Assistant(Job Number: 130005KJ)
 Organization : South Africa
Job : Customer Development

DEPARTMENT: Customer Development

Business Context and Main purpose of the Job
To prepare, implement and analyze account figures and propose options in building the strategy to the National Account Manager that will be negotiated and implemented with the Trade/ Agents .

Main Accountabilities
Interface with Trade
Ensure MT/DT deals for SA retailers/ Wholesalers are implemented ( Communication with NAM/Assistants)
Monitors Co-op spend with Agents/Customers .
Negotiates with Buyer/Storeowner on certain elements of trading relationship
(e.g. stock levels, promotions, point of sale, edge etc).
(Provide input and interact with dedicated customers )
Interface with Agents
Weekly update of sales targets / actuals.
Monitor service levels to agents and agents to trade.

Enterprise Deployment Manager Job in South Africa - IBM

Enterprise Deployment Manager (Accelerated Value Program Deployment Leader)

Permanent Job in South Africa
IT, Technology Sector
Closing date Sunday, November 17, 2013



Job Description:

IBM value add distributors - Deploy, will assist selected clients by providing a Deployment leader to provide deployment related services. This continuing role advantages Team IBM as it seeks to gain exposure to new opportunities to position innovative new solutions in the account The activities of the AVP(Accelerated Value Program )-Deployment Leader would include: Enterprise License Agreement Governance: Work with Client to track utilization of the software included in the ELA contract. Report software license usage to both Client and IBM management; Report on a quarterly basis to Client Software License Management Department a summary of all orders placed in that current quarter; Provide on a quarterly basis to Client a list of qualified IBM Business Partners and value add distributors Attend and represent IBM in the Client monthly license management meetings Formal notification of IBM changes affecting licensing position PROACTIVE Advise Client in the operation of the ILMT/TADd and provide best practice assistance Provide planning guidance for effective deployment of software projects. Bring optimization of the environment through smarter working practices. Be a member of relevant IT committees, Steering committees and project meetings in support of your deployment objectives (project/product) Assist and guide the development of a software deployment

Regional Food Security Specialist - Markets and Tade FEWS NET South Africa 2013, Pretoria, South Africa

Job Title Regional Food Security Specialist
Organization Chemonics International Inc.
Country South Africa
City Pretoria, South Africa
Closing Date: Thursday, 31 October 2013

Chemonics seeks a regional food security specialist - markets and trade (RFSS-MT) for the five-year (2012-2016), USAID-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET). The world's premier provider of high-quality food security analysis and early warning, FEWS NET collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to provide timely and rigorous early warning and analysis of potential, emerging, and/or evolving food security issues. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. This position is based in Pretoria, South Africa.
The RFSS-MT is a senior technical professional who works closely with the regional technical manager, the country teams in the region, and partners to design, execute, and coordinate regional activities in the markets and trade technical area. The RFSS-MT will contribute to providing high-quality and effective early warning of threats to food security and support efforts to mitigate food insecurity and crises through the provision of actionable food security analysis.

Senior Communications Officer, PATH Southern Africa, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Title Senior Communications Officer
Organization Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH)
CountrySouth Africa
City Johannesburg,
Country South Africa

Job Description
To be considered for this position applicants must have legal authority to live and work in South Africa.
PATH is an international non-profit organization that transforms global health through innovation. PATH takes an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines, drugs, and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through its work in more than 70 countries, PATH and its partners empower people to achieve their full potential.
PATH's Communications department, based in the US, plays a central role in developing and managing PATH's visibility and leadership position in global health. This new position seeks to support PATH's overall visibility in southern Africa and provide communications expertise to PATH projects based there.
The Communications Officer for southern Africa will build and strengthen PATH's reach, partnerships, and resources in southern Africa by increasing the visibility of PATH's work in the region and as well as its experience and impact in public health. The Communications Officer will work with leaders in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Seattle, Washington, USA, to develop strategies to help PATH effectively communicate its mission, vision, experience, and impact to priority audiences (including leaders and organizations in the private and public sectors, institutional donors, and foundations). The overall goal for the position is to strengthen PATH's position as a leading public health innovator in the region to enhance organizational sustainability. In addition, the Communications Officer will support the Window of Opportunity project in developing and implementing a project communications plan. She/he will work with the project director and the South Africa and Mozambican communications officers to plan and implement the global aspects of the project's communications plan and support a range of country-level communications activities. Duties and responsibilities:
To increase PATH's visibility and support projects in southern Africa, the Communications Officer will:
Develop and implement a communications strategy that identifies and engages a range of PATH stakeholders (including donors, government, community organizations, and private partners) in the region.
Work with Seattle-based communications staff to ensure internal and external alignment of the brand and identity of the PATH. Orient and train staff in south Africa in general communications principles generally and PATH's brand strategy, policies, and processes in particular.
Serve as a conduit between colleagues in southern Africa and the US. Share programmatic milestones and communications opportunities and needs in South Africa with PATH's US staff; share PATH's institutional communications priorities, resources, and best practices with staff in southern Africa.
Synergise communication systems and channels across PATH's southern Africa projects. Review and adapt guidelines and tools to assist local staff in their communications with external audiences.
Support the HQ media relations team by working with the southern Africa media. Respond to media enquiries, draft crisis communications plans, and proactively building dialogue with journalists and topic experts at PATH. Monitor media coverage and set up systems to keep records thereof.
Coordinate the planning and arrangements of relevant events in the region.
Identify qualitative and quantitative indicators that will show whether PATH has reached the above objectives in southern Africa.
Support projects, programmes, and departments in producing effective and focused communications about their projects and results.
Ensure the quality of all communications and documents, according to PATH quality standards in Southern Africa, by providing or arranging editing, design, and/or proofreading services as well as make suggestions for finalizing the documents.
To provide communication support for the Windows of Opportunity project by:
Collaborating with the South Africa communications officer and Mozambican communications associate to coordinate global and country-level aspects of the Windows of Opportunity (WinOp) project's communications plan.
Select and manage external consultants (e.g., photographer, videographer, PR firm, proof-reader) to complete communications tasks as needed.
Coordinate graphic design and printing services.
Oversee the establishment and maintenance of the project's web presence and social media platforms, such as Facebook.
Providing editing (substantive or copy editing) as needed to make project reports, publications, and other materials compelling and effective
Determining indicators for measuring communications success for Windows of Opportunity globally.
Conducting research on visibility opportunities, such as international conferences and online discussion forums.
Required Skills

Somalia Nutrition Consortium Grants Manager jobs in at Save the Children

Job Title Grants Manager
Organization  Save the Children
City Nairobi
Country Kenya
Closing date: 22 Oct 2013

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.


The role
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring efficient and effective management of the Somalia Nutrition Consortium, e.g. grants and contracts and other funding agreements for meeting donor reporting requirements).

S/he will closely liaise with other Nutrition Consortium partner orga nisations thus ensuring donor’s compliance and accountability of funds within all members of the Consortium.

S/he will also ensure financial and Grants managerial capacity building of sub-granted implementing partner organizations, as well as monitoring and evaluating the sub-grantee managerial performance.

Qualifications and experience
• BA or specialty certificate in business administration or discipline relevant to accounting and/or financial management
• Analytical skills – the ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective management information
• Experience of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Experience of budgeting, budget management and understanding of financial systems and procedures.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in managing grants, contracts and/or sub-grant agreements for an NGO with a variety of funding s ources
• Previous experience with various donors USAID, ECHO, UNHCR, UNICEF, AUSAID, DFID and SCI member organizations and in-depth knowledge of the compliance requirements for major donors
• Demonstrable track-record in the creation and dissemination of high quality proposal budgets and revisions
• Experience in working with local partners as sub-grantees and building the capacity of partners and local staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to operate as part of a team in a multi-cultural, values driven work environment
• Demonstrated experience in strategic and operational planning processes
• Demonstrated competency in developing and manipulating spreadsheets and Web-based databases
• Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines
• Understanding of financial systems and procedures.

This role will be offered as a 24 months fixed term contract.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

How to apply:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:
spettersson.93547.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com

CONSULTANCY, CIVIL ENGINEER, WATER CATCHMENT PROJECT

Job Title CONSULTANCY, CIVIL ENGINEER
Organization  Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
City Nairobi
Country Kenya
Closing date: 01 Nov 2013

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PROJECT: REHABILITATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PASTORALIST WATER ASSETS THROUGH CASH FOR WORK LOCATION: MARSABIT COUNTY (MARSABIT NORTH, M. CENTRAL, LAISAMIS, LOIYANGALANI, NORTH HORR DISTRICT) JOB TITLE: CONSULTANT, CIVIL ENGINEER (SHORT TERM CONSULTANCY ASSIGNMENT)

Background: Diakonie Emergency Aid provides humanitarian aid worldwide. It supports people who have fallen victim of natural disasters, war and displacement and who are not able to cope on their own in the emergency situation they find themselves in. Diakonie will be supporting ADS in 2013 and 2014 to implement a recovery project, which will include the construction and rehabilitation of water sources.

Volunteer Accountant | Children’s Development Charity

Job Title  Accounting
Organization International Development
City Nairobi
Country Kenya
Closing date: 11 Nov 2013

Our partner is an early education centre based in Kibera, one of the most impoverished parts of Nairobi. Its core programme is offering children between 6 months and 10 years old, including those with special needs, a holistic education. Interestingly, it runs programmes outside education, including income-generating projects to ensure the financial sustainability of the school and to empower the mothers of children attending the school.

We had two volunteers spend considerable time with them in 2012 (During which our partner was in the process of moving to much larger premises), and the purpose of their placements were to ensure that the accounting/ finance function was sound enough to deal with the move and additional donor reporting requirements. In addition our past volunteers helped them move to Quickbooks.

“It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.” - Dale Carnegie